The Florida IT Leadership Forum is the premier event for senior level technology leaders and upcoming leaders. The purpose of this invitation-only event is to foster discussion and dialogue on what it means to be a successful IT executive in the public sector and to provide tools and strategies to assist current and emerging leaders. This event is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for government and industry to collaborate and address the most important policy, management and leadership issues surrounding the future of digital government.
Thursday, November 3 |
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8:00 am Eastern |
Registration and Morning RefreshmentsConference Center Lobby and Atrium |
9:00 am Eastern |
Opening RemarksRoom 208 (Auditorium)James Grant, Chief Information Officer, State of Florida |
9:10 am Eastern |
KeynoteRoom 208 (Auditorium)Think Inside the Box - “Creativity Within the Lines”David Kwong, Illusionist, Movie Consultant, New York Times Crossword Writer In this spellbinding talk, David Kwong explores the complex relationship between boundaries and productivity. Though it may seem counterintuitive, most people are at their most creative when they innovate within a given set of boundaries. How can you tell a clever story while obeying the construction rules of a crossword puzzle, the three-act structure of a screenplay, or the sensitive angles of a stage illusion? Kwong, a master of working within the lines, explains how constraints give us the freedom to create. We are at our most innovative when we design a new form for something familiar, and subsequently express it in a novel and compelling way. Kwong demonstrates some of his own groundbreaking puzzles and illusions by way of inspiring a new method of problem solving. |
10:10 am Eastern |
Bits & BytesRoom 208 (Auditorium)How to Keep IT In Sync with the BusinessIf there is a silver lining to tough times, it’s that government organizations are driven to unearth and cast aside deep-rooted ways of operating. IT is often expected to lead the charge in finding creative ways to increase efficiencies, improve business processes, and reduce costs. It can be challenging to get everyone on-board. This session focuses on how to understand difficulties, utilize emotional intelligence, transform mindsets, and build buy-in. Moderator: Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Government Technology Shandra McGlohon, IT Policy Coordinator, Executive Office of the Governor, Office of Policy & Budget, State of Florida |
10:30 am Eastern |
Networking BreakAtrium |
11:00 am Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsCross-boundary CollaborationRoom 103 (1st Floor)Recent years have provided a lesson to government worth it’s weight in gold. This is not the time to go it alone, it is a time to partner and share resources. There is a wealth of knowledge to be found in other departments, agencies, neighboring governments and partners. Why work alone? Why reinvent the wheel? This session features real-world collaborative successes that saved time, money and effort. Moderator: Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Government Technology Glenda Atkinson, Chief Information Officer, Office of Information Technology, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Tim Paydos, Vice President, Government Strategy, IBM Susan Whitmire, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology, Florida Gaming Council Commission Change is InevitableRoom 214 (2nd Floor)If there is a silver lining to tough times, it’s that government organizations are driven to unearth and cast aside deep-rooted, outmoded ways of operating. Not surprisingly, IT is often expected to lead the charge in finding creative ways to increase efficiencies, improve business processes, and reduce costs. But it can be challenging to get everyone aboard. This session focuses on how to work with your team and your partners to embrace change for the future. Moderator: Hansa Bernal, National Conference Director, Government Technology Robert Hamilton, Senior Solutions Engineer, T-Mobile Russell Haupert, Chief Technology Officer, Technology & Innovation, City of Tampa MacLean Ryan, Senior System Engineer, Snowflake It’s Not What You Say, It’s What They HearRoom 114 (1st Floor)IT is front and center in virtually everything that government does. Success – and survival – depends on being adept at winning friends and influencing people. Not just your immediate colleagues, but upper leadership, budget directors, legislators and service providers. It’s all for naught if you can’t convey things in the right way. This session dives into the vital subject of communication and why it must be the cornerstone of your role as an IT executive. Moderator: James Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, Florida Technology Council Patrick Gillespie, Deputy Secretary of Business Operations, Office of the Secretary, Department of Management Services, State of Florida Wendy Ling, Chief Information Officer, Department of Corrections, State of Florida Warren Sponholtz, Chief Information Officer, Department of Environmental Protection, State of Florida |
12:00 pm Eastern |
LunchRoom 208 (Auditorium) |
1:00 pm Eastern |
IT Leadership AwardsRoom 208 (Auditorium)Applaud the winners of the IT Leadership Forum Awards. This award program honors outstanding public sector IT leaders in the State of Florida. |
1:15 pm Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsYou Are a Leader – Now What?Room 103 (1st Floor)In every organization there are those that lead and those that follow. To be a good leader, you must also understand what it takes to be a good follower. Do you need to know how to perform every function? Do you have to do everything yourself? Delegation is an important skill when getting a quality team to get the job done. This session discusses how to get the most out of your team while building a high-performing organization. Moderator: Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Government Technology Joey Hornsby, Director, Information Technology Services, Department of Law Enforcement, State of Florida Scott McPherson, Senior Fellow, Government Technology Michelle Taylor, Chief Information Officer, Office of Information Technology, Leon County Government The Paradox of the New WorkforceRoom 214 (2nd Floor)Does your team have all the personnel and skills you could ever desire? Do you feel unequivocally sure that you can attract and retain the talent you need going forward? If you answered yes to both questions…well…no one will believe you! Today, workforce issues rival cybersecurity as the #1 source of anxiety and lost sleep. The modern workplace culture requires strong succession planning to build the leaders of tomorrow. This session provokes thoughts, spurs ideas and examines the organizational cultures that will impact governments for years to come. Moderator: Hansa Bernal, National Conference Director, Government Technology Love Anderson, Manager, Human Capital & Higher Education, Deloitte Eric Brown, Chief Information Officer, Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, State of Florida |
2:15 pm Eastern |
Networking BreakAtrium |
2:45 pm Eastern |
General SessionRoom 208 (Auditorium)Leading in Extraordinary TimesAmong the most annoying of buzzwords is “new normal.” Probably because there is no such thing. The only thing we can really count on is more change. Emerging from the pandemic is just one facet of the ongoing challenges we face. There are many more, including employee burnout, recruitment & retention, shifting expectations and technology disruption. This panel discussion assesses where we stand, what to prioritize, and how to lead the way to a brighter future. Moderator: Hansa Bernal, National Conference Director, Government Technology Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Government Technology Jamie Grant, Chief Information Officer, State of Florida Scott McPherson, Senior Fellow, Government Technology |
3:45 pm Eastern |
Interactive Networking SessionRoom 208 (Auditorium) |
4:15 pm Eastern |
Networking ReceptionAtrium |
4:45 pm Eastern |
End of ConferenceConference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change. |
555 W Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, FL 32306
(850) 644-3801
Pura Ahler
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Department of Health
State of Florida
Eric Brown
Chief Information Officer
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
State of Florida
Boyd Dickerson-Walden
Chief Information Officer
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
State of Florida
Christian Doolin
Innovation Manager
City of Tallahassee
Bob Endress
Chief Information Officer
Senate
State of Florida
Jamie Grant
Chief Information Officer
State of Florida
Russell Haupert
Chief Information Officer
City of Tampa
Joey Hornsby
Chief Information Officer
Department of Law Enforcement
State of Florida
Bill Joy
Chief Information Officer
Department of Management Services
State of Florida
Wendy Ling
Chief Information Officer
Department of Corrections
State of Florida
Joseph Martin
Chief Information Officer
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
State of Florida
Kerri McEwen
Acting Chief Information Officer
Florida House of Representatives
Shandra McGlohon
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Department of Management Services
State of Florida
Chad Morris
Director of Information Systems
City of Niceville
Jeremy Rodgers
Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Management Services
State of Florida
Dan Sambenedetto
Director
Department of Information Technology
Okaloosa County
Roosevelt Sawyer
Chief Information Officer, Florida Supreme Court
Office of the State Courts Administrator
State of Florida
Greg Smiley
Chief Information Officer
Department of Transportation
State of Florida
Andre Smith
Deputy Commissioner of Innovation
Department of Education
State of Florida
Doug Smith
Chief Information Officer
Office of the Attorney General
State of Florida
Cole Sousa
Chief Information Officer
Department of Children and Families
State of Florida
Warren Sponholtz
Chief Information Officer
Department of Environmental Protection
State of Florida
Jim Taylor
Chief Executive Officer
Florida Technology Council
Michelle Taylor
Chief Information Officer
Office of Information Technology
Leon County
Michael van Zwieten
Chief Information Officer
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Ryan Aldridge
Account Executive
Snowflake
John Breed
Client Relationship Executive
Deloitte
Amy Casto
Southeast Regional Executive for State Strategy
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Debbie Langeman
Principal Technology Leader
IBM
Bryan Martin
General Manager, US SLED South
HP Inc.
2023 Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact:
Heather Earney
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 932-1339
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com